
Community Engagement Lead
- Perth, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and implement innovative engagement strategies that reflect the diverse interests, backgrounds, and wellness goals of residents.
- Facilitate regular resident forums, surveys, and feedback sessions to ensure programs are responsive and inclusive.
- Lead the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities, including social gatherings, educational workshops, wellness initiatives, cultural celebrations, and intergenerational events.
- Integrate resident life stories, preferences, and feedback into program design to foster personal meaning and connection.
- Align all engagement initiatives with wellness models that promote autonomy, purpose, and social connection.
- Identify and apply for grant funding to support and expand engagement opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local schools, businesses, service providers, and community groups.
- Facilitate opportunities for collaboration that enrich resident life and increase community involvement.
- Identify, apply for, and manage grant funding opportunities to support new and expanded engagement initiatives.
- Develop proposals and reporting frameworks to demonstrate impact and secure ongoing support.
- Work closely with village managers to deliver comprehensive orientation programs for new residents.
- Conduct welcome meetings and facilitate introductions to fellow residents, clubs, and interest groups.
- Provide ongoing support during transition periods to ensure residents feel informed, connected, and valued.
- Recruit, train, and retain volunteers from both the resident population and the broader community.
- Develop meaningful volunteer roles that contribute to resident life and support the organisation's mission.
- Monitor volunteer performance, provide ongoing support, and recognise contributions through appreciation initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted liaison between residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to embed community engagement principles across operations and services.
- Work with marketing and communications teams to share resident stories, highlight events, and promote community partnerships.
- Plan and execute a variety of small- and large-scale events, ensuring accessibility, safety, and inclusivity.
- Manage all logistical aspects including scheduling, transportation, venue setup, catering, and risk assessments.
- Ensure events are well-documented and evaluated for continuous improvement.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to resident participation, satisfaction, and engagement outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, volunteer hours, and community contacts.
- Prepare regular reports, identifying trends, successes, and areas for improvement.
- A passion for community-building and enhancing the lives of older adults.
- Strong strategic thinking and program design skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience in community engagement, program development, aged care, social services, or a related field.
- A track record of identifying and securing grant funding or managing community-based funding initiatives.
- Organisational and project management strength, with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Creativity, empathy, and a collaborative mindset.
- Tertiary qualification or demonstrated experience in community development, human services, aged care, health promotion, events management, or a related field.
- Proven experience designing and delivering community engagement programs,
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders including residents, families, staff, volunteers, and external partners.
- Strong event and program planning skills, including logistics, budgeting, risk assessment, and evaluation.
- Experience working with older adults and a strong understanding of the importance of social connection, inclusion, and purpose in later life.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High-level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools used for communication, reporting, and event planning.
- National Police Clearance (within 6 months) or NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Proof of current influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations
- WA C Class Driver's Licence
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check
- Competitive Remuneration & Benefits
- Salary Packaging
- School Holidays Childcare Assistance
- Discounted Health Insurance
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